Ipheion uniflorum

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Common Name:

Spring Starflower

Origin:

Argentina, Uruguay

Description:

Flowering Bulb

Small bulbs in the Amaryllis family, related to onions. Shiny green leaves, flattened, will have a bit of an onion scent. Blooms in spring. Plant bulbs 2-3″ deep in fall, or transplant potted plants in spring. Deciduous in summer.

 

Characteristics:

Temperature: Hardy to Below 0F

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Moderate; Low in Summer

Size: 6"

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